STATE OF CALIFORNIA

BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION

15-DAY EXPRESS TERMS

FOR

PROPOSED BUILDING STANDARDS

OF THE

DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT (DSA-AC)

REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO

THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 2

2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE

TRIENNIAL CODE CYCLE

LEGEND FOR EXPRESS TERMS
1.  Existing California amendments or code language being modified are in italics when they appear in the model code text: All such language appears in italics, modified language is underlined.
2.  New California amendments: All such language appears underlined and in italics.
3.  Repealed text: All such language appears in strikeout.
4.  New California amendments proposed in response to comments received during the 15 Day Public Comment Periods: All such language appears double underlined, in italics and shaded.
5.  Text proposed for repeal in response to comments received during the initial 15 Day Public Comment Periods: All such language appears in double strikeout, in italics and shaded.

15-DAY EXPRESS TERMS

ITEM 11B.12.01

DIVISION 7: COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS AND FEATURES

11B-703.7 Symbols of accessibility. …

11B-703.7.2 Symbols

11B-703.7.2.6 Toilet and bathing facilities geometric symbols. …

11B-703.7.2.6.1 Men’s toilet and bathing facilities. ...

11B-703.7.2.6.2 Women’s toilet and bathing facilities. ...

11B-703.7.2.6.3 Unisex toilet and bathing facilities. (begin strike-out) Unisex toilet and bathing facilities shall be identified by a circle, ¼ inch (6.4 mm) thick and 12 inches (305 mm) in diameter with a ¼ inch (6.4 mm) thick triangle with a vertex pointing upward superimposed on the circle and within the 12-inch (305 mm) diameter. (end strike-out) (begin underline) A circle, 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) thick and 12 inches (305 mm) in diameter with a 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) thick triangle with a vertex pointing upward, (end underline) (begin double underline) superimposed on and (end double underline) (begin underline) geometrically inscribed (end underline) (begin single underline and double strikeout) on (end single underline and double strikeout) (begin double underline) within (end double underline) (begin underline) the circle and within the 12-inch (305 mm) diameter, shall be provided at entrances to unisex toilet and bathing facilities. The vertices of the triangle shall be located (end underline) (begin single underline and double strikeout) no further than a (end single underline and double strikeout) (begin underline) 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) maximum from the (end underline) (begin single underline and double strikeout) circumference (end single underline and double strikeout) (begin double underline) edge (end double underline) (begin underline) of the circle. (end underline) The triangle symbol shall contrast with the circle symbol, either light on a dark background or dark on a light background. The circle symbol shall contrast with the door, either light on a dark background or dark on a light background.

(begin underline) 11B-703.7.2.6.4 Edges and vertices on geometric symbols. (end underline) ...

REASON: DSA-AC is proposing to further amend Section 11B-703.7.2.6.3 based on a comment received during the 45-Day Public Comment Period. The commenter noted that use of the term “inscribed” in place of the term “superimposed” does not fully capture the intent of this section. DSA-AC is proposing to further amend this section by making several non-substantive changes in terminology to clarify the intent of this section. The language “geometrically inscribed on” is being replaced with “superimposed on and geometrically inscribed within”, the language “located no further than ¼ inch maximum” is being replaced with “located ¼ inch maximum”, the term “circumference” is being replaced with the term “edge”. These changes in no way change the regulatory intent of this section, but will provide additional clarity and consistency for code users.

ITEM 11B.51

DIVISION 8: SPECIAL ROOMS, SPACES, AND ELEMENTS

(begin underline) 11B-812 Electric vehicle charging stations

11B-812.7 Access aisle. ...

11B-812.7.1 Location. ...

11B-812.7.2 Marking. Access aisles at vehicle spaces shall be marked with a painted borderline around their perimeter. The area within the borderlines shall be marked with hatched lines a (end underline) (begin single underline and double strikeout) minimum (end single underline and double strikeout) (begin double underline) maximum (end double underline) (begin underline) of 36 inches (914 mm) on center. The color of the borderlines, hatched lines, and letters shall contrast with that of the surface of the access aisle. The blue color required for identification of access aisles for accessible parking shall not be used. Access aisle markings may extend beyond the minimum required length.

11B-812.7.3 Lettering. (end underline) ...

REASON: DSA-AC is proposing to further amend Section 11B-812.7.2, based on a comment received during the 45-Day Public Comment Period, to correct an inadvertent typographical error. The commenter noted the proposed language of this section was in conflict with the language existing in CBC Section 11B-502.3.3. Specifically, Section 11B-502.3.3 requires access aisles to be marked with hatched lines a maximum of 36 inches on center, while proposed Section 11B-812.7.2 would require hatched lines a minimum of 36 inches on center. DSA-AC is proposing to further amend this section to be consistent with the existing provisions of the CBC. This change will provide clarity and consistency for code users.

Notation

Authority: Government Code Section 4450.

References: Government Code Sections 4450 through 4461, 12955.1(c) and 14679; Health and Safety Code Sections 18949.1, 19952 through 19959; and Vehicle Code Section 22511.8.

DGS BSC TP-104 (Rev. 7/14) 15-Day Express Terms November 30, 2015

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